South Hamilton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Perry Bluejays. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Hamilton of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
For Perry's part, Maci Tunink spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. Tunink has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Karagyn Whelchel, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Kalley Whelchel was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
South Hamilton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Perry, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
South Hamilton will head out on the road to take on Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Perry, they will be playing at home against Prairie City-Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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